Deny/Stop/Delete an App Update

There is an update to a particular App that I do not want to install (the reason isn't that important, but it's because the new version will be loaded with ads).
Is there a way to deny or delete and app update, so that it doesn't come up on the "Updates Available" screen on your iPhone/iPod touch, or iTunes?
thanks!

Unfortunately, unlike on a Mac computer, it's impossible to remove a software update from the list, it will just keep nagging you to install any updates that are available.
I suggest leaving a note to Apple here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

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I recently went away on annual leave without my laptop. On returning I opened iTunes to find 23 app updates. The first listed (Doodle Buddy) came up with 1,600+hrs to download. Eventually iTunes froze and completed froze my laptop. There was no way of closing programs or restarting windows. It came down to turn my laptop off by using the power button.
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I have tried deleting the app updates. I have tried un-installing and re-installing iTunes. I have downloaded the app updates on my iphone hoping that when I tried sync it with my laptop it would fix the problem. But no ... still having the same problem. I have had my IT manager at work look at the problem and he hasn't been able to fix it either.
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3. When they’re all gone, quit iTunes
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5. Drag your the Mobile Applications folder from the Desktop to your open iTunes window — if you have default iTunes settings (copy/manage my music), then iTunes will start re-adding your applications.
6. Read the iTunes notices carefully — you will likely get something like “an OLDER version of this app already exists, do you want to replace it” (you DO), or “a NEWER version of this app already exists, do you want to replace it” (you DON’T), or sometimes a mention that this app already exists as the same version (replace it).
7. Quit iTunes, then restart it to “set” the changes

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OK. I will work backwards.
You certainly don't want to have to delete apps every time that they need an update, for any number of reasons. Losing data first and foremost would be a drag, but the overall hassle would be absurd. All things being equal, you should be able to update apps in the future after you delete them and reinstall them. I delete and reinstall apps all the time and I am also able to update them when updates are available for the apps. I just wanted to know if you had any success in any fashion installing apps.
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